Joseph Emory Downs, 60

SELBYVILLE - Joseph Emory Downs, of Selbyville, passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2009. He was 60. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Beverly P. Downs; sons, Joseph Richardson, Paul Downs and wife Lori, and Richard Downs and wife Jamie; daughters, Michelle Haldeman and husband Brian, and Nicole Baker and husband BJ; sisters, Savannah Serman and husband Dennis, Cheryl Fisher and husband Kevin; sister-in-law, Faye Downs; seven grandchildren, Brian, Danielle, Gena, Kyle, Kara, and Chloe; two great-grandchildren, Shawn and Makala; and a host of extended family and friends. Services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday in Watson Funeral Home 211 Washington St., where friends may call one hour prior. Pastor Bob Hudson will officiate. Burial will be in Roxana Cemetery, Roxana. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice 100 Patriot Way Milford, DE 19963.